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Originally Posted by mustang67408
I dont want to argue. .... BUT.... The DEALER- DOES OFFER THIS SERVICE.
We here at the Dealer offer this service to those who have lost their keys.
We download info from a special Toyota website, and use the TOYOTA scan tool to flash the ecu (04 runner specifically, that we are talking about).
We dont replace computers on cars that cant be programmed thru TOYOTA.
We send those out to be FLASHED (unlocked )to a independant lock/key(you guys) place. Then WE (DEALER) reprogram new keys.
The dealers who said they couldnt do it, are either money hungry (wanting to sell stuff u dont need) or they are very UNINFORMED, just plain LAZY.
DEALERS CAN FLASH PROGRAM CERTAIN MODELS.
Would not have a problem being on your contact list for advice if your still interested.
Victor
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Hey Vic,
No need to argue... if you're right... then... you're right!
Fact is, we learn QUITE a bit from locksmiths in the field and that's why we try our best to keep most of them
"happy"...
One question though... are you saying that you
"can flash" the '04 4-Runner
"in-house" or do you have to
"out-scource" the work to an independent locksmith and then you guys (the dealer) replace/reprogram the new keys?
In any case, I think you've
"hit-the-nail-on-the-head" as to why the dealers I called said they couldn't do it. JUST PLAIN LAZY... not to mention... MONEY HUNGRY! That's why we're in the
"Transponder Key biz"!
Have to admit though... you're one of the VERY few! My hat's off too you!
Dave
P.S. By the way, send me a PM with your info and a little background (i.e. the dealeship you work for, your bkgrd. in these types of keys, etc.) and I'll pass that info along to the Transponder Dept. people.